The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story
H. A. Guerber, the author of popular books on myths and legends, retells the great epics of the world in prose in this volume of 1913, introduced by J. Berg Esenwein and illustrated with sixteen paintings. Each summary follows the plot of a long poem closely while keeping some of its flavor, and the book is arranged by literature: the Iliad and the Odyssey, the Aeneid, the Song of Roland and Aucassin and Nicolette, the Cid, the Lusiad, the Divine Comedy, the Orlando poems and Jerusalem Delivered, Beowulf, the Arthurian cycle, Robin Hood and The Faerie Queene, among others. It serves both as an introduction for new readers and as a refresher for those who know the originals. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story
The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story by H. A. Guerber can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story in the public domain?
Yes. The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story by H. A. Guerber is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story?
About 10 h 55 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story?
The Book of the Epic: The World's Great Epics Told in Story by H. A. Guerber is filed under "Poetry" in the Vinteuil library.
